DRINK IN A NEW LANGUAGE : Japan Craft Beer

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Baeren Brewery

HYAKUNENBAKUSHU CLASSIC

ABV:6%

STYLE:Dortmunder Lager

URL:https://www.baerenbier.co.jp/en/

Dortmunder Export was originally brewed in Dortmund, Germany with a high-gravity wort to extend its shelf life for export. Our 100% malt Export is a strongly-flavored lager brewed using a hundred-year-old recipe. A deep aroma and bitter flavor are hallmarks.This traditional style lager got awarded the Gold medal in the competition held by Japan Beer Journalist Association in 2015.

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COEDO BREWERY

JAPAN PALE ALE

ABV:5%

STYLE:IPA

URL:coedobrewery.com/en/

This San Diego inspired IPA is brewed with Rice and fresh Yuzu peel from Japan. The hops used in this exotic brew are Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial for dry hopping, with White Labs California Ale yeast for fermentation.

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COEDO BREWERY

MARIHANA

ABV:4.5%

STYLE:Session IPA

URL:coedobrewery.com/en/

Marihana means "hop flower" in Japanese, and hops take the lead in this session IPA that delivers a highly drinkable beer without sacrificing on flavor. With light golden hues that contrast with a fluffy white head, Marihana features a delicate, citrusy hop aroma and sophisticated bitterness. It all comes together in a well-balanced IPA, with a lower alcohol content for drinkability.

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COEDO BREWERY

SHIKKOKU

ABV:5%

STYLE:Black Lager

URL:coedobrewery.com/en/

Shikkoku is a Japanese word that evokes the jet-black color of onyx, perfect for this enchantingly dark, slow-aged brew marked by an elegant, mellow flavor profile. Enigmatic shadows contrast sharply with the brightness of its fine, tea-colored head, while the fragrance of aromatic hops delights the nose. Two types of black malt join six other malt varieties for a black lager that is smooth, light, and balanced-never cloying. Japan proudly offers this dark jewel to stand among the best dark beers in the world.

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DHC BEER

PREMIUM RICH ALE

ABV:6%

STYLE:Extra Special Bitter

URL:top.dhc.co.jp/shop/beer/

Premium Rich Ale makes plentiful use of the best hops available. The bright, grape-fruity aroma from those citrusy hops is perfectly balanced with its rich flavor. This authentic ale is best enjoyed at about 54 degrees, so don't forget to take it out of the fridge a little early.

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FAR YEAST BREWING COMPANY

KAGUA ROUGE

ABV:8%

STYLE:Belgian-style Dark Ale

URL:faryeast.com/en/

A rich, full-bodied Belgian-style ale flavored with roasted malt and spicy sansho.

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HAKKAISAN BREWERY

RYDEEN BEER IPA

ABV:6%

STYLE:IPA

Fresh green and sharp bitterness with rich citrus aroma.

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KARUIZAWA BREWERY

THE KARUIZAWA BEER PREMIUM DARK

ABV:5.5%

STYLE:Amber Lager

URL:brewery.co.jp

A robust brew with dark copper hues, toasty maltiness, mellow flavor, and a subtly sweet finish.

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KIZAKURA

Kyoto Beer Matcha IPA

ABV:8.5%

STYLE:Japanese IPA

URL:kizakura.co.jp/en/kizakura/con_beer/

A bitter, green-tinted beer loaded with IPA hops brewed to perfection with Uji green tea.

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KIZAKURA

Kyoto Beer Kyoto IPA

ABV:6.5%

URL:kizakura.co.jp/en/kizakura/con_beer/

KizakuraŹ¼ s first authentic IPA. Brilliant citrusy aroma comes from aroma hops used abundantly. Hoppy & citrusy entry on your palate, followd by strong and deep bitterness. Short aftertaste with fruity flavor like passion fruit.

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KIZAKURA

Lucky Chicken

ABV:5.5%

STYLE:Umami Red IPA

URL:kizakura.co.jp/en/kizakura/con_lucky/

Brewed with roasted malts, which brings red color and rich malty taste. Fruity aroma like tropical fruits comes from mosaic hops. Chicken dishes especially Japanese style fried Chicken called "Karaage" matches well with this new friend!

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MIYAZAKI HIDEJI BEER

KURI KURO DARK CHESTNUT STOUT

ABV:9%

STYLE:Stout

URL:hideji-beer.jp/en/

This high-gravity stout incorporates locally grown Japanese "Kuri" or chestnuts from Miyazaki Prefecture as an adjunct ingredient. The full-bodied robust stout offers a beautiful roasty sweet aroma, and a velvetty mouthfeel with notes of nutty chocolates. With it being a high-gravity beer, the bottle will show a "Best After Date" and a "Vertical Year" for aging.

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Morita Kinshachi Beer

NAGOYA AKAMISO LAGER

ABV:6%

STYLE:Dark Lager

URL:kinshachi.jp/

Valuing community identity and creating a product with the potential to become a local specialty item were our top priorities when developing this beer. That's why, as the name suggests, we incorporated Aichi Prefecture's famous red (aka) miso into the recipe. The umami of the soybean-based miso melds with the umami of the malt for a well-balanced, distinctively smooth flavor.

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Iwate Kura Beer

OYSTER STOUT

ABV:7%

STYLE:Stout

URL:sekinoichi.co.jp/beer/

A dark beer brewed with the shells and meat of oysters. Oyster stout was pioneered in the UK based on the idea that dark beer and oysters go exquisitely well together--but the combination is also scientifically proven to improve yeast activity. Our version melds rich stout and delicious oysters from Hirota Bay on the Sanriku coast.

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Waku Waku Brewery

Kanazawa IPA

ABV:7%

STYLE:IPA

URL:wkwkfarm.com/en/

A 500ml medium bottle where you can experience the culture of pouring into each other in Japan. The content is a rich IPA with a strong citrus aroma and a strong umami taste of barley grown in-house.

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YAMAGUCHI HAGI BEER

CYONMAGE PALE ALE

ABV:5%

STYLE:Pale Ale

URL:hagibeer.co.jp

The iconic beer of the English town of Burton, pale ale is a light-colored beer with a bitter, hoppy flavor and a rich, fruity aroma. Our version is smooth and slightly dry with full, nutty, roasted malt notes and a modestly sharp, bitter flavor. Enjoy our take on this standard "taste of England".

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YOHO BREWING

AOONI IPA

ABV:7%

STYLE:WEST COAST IPA

URL:yohobrewing.com/e/

Aooni ("Blue Demon") is a byword for Japanese IPA. Its assertive West Coast IPA character on your palate may raise your eyebrows at first, but it'll soon put a smile on your face with the refreshing hop flavors and refined texture. Once you taste the Aooni, there is no escaping the blue monster.

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YOHO BREWING

SORRY~ UMAMI IPA

ABV:6.5%

STYLE:EXPERIMENTAL ADJUNCT IPA

URL:yohobrewing.com/e/

The Umami IPA is part of our "I'm Sorry I Forgot to Ask you What you Like" series of adjunct beers that our brewers wanted to brew and drink, but perhaps not you. The umami is extracted from Japanese "katsuo-bushi" or bonito flakes, which not only facilitates fermentation but also brings out refreshing and fruity tropical notes to this crushable IPA. And NO, it doesn't taste like fish !!

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